Adjuster and bracket assembly

ABSTRACT

A lamp assembly that may be used as a fog lamp or headlamp includes a mounting bracket, a reflector, and an adjuster. The reflector is pivotably mounted to the mounting bracket and the adjuster is secured to the reflector. The adjuster is also secured to the mounting bracket such that rotation of an aiming screw forming part of the adjuster causes pivoting of the reflector and aiming of the lamp. The bracket and adjuster are provided in pre-assembled fashion such that the lamp may be easily attached thereto.

CROSS REFERENCE TO PRIOR APPLICATION

This application is a divisional application and claims priority to U.S.pat. application Ser. No. 10/290,090 filed on Nov. 7, 2002, now U.S.Pat. No. 6,974,231, issued Dec. 13, 2005, the disclosure of which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to adjusters and brackets, and inparticular to a combination adjuster and bracket assembly for use inconnection with sealed-beam reflector style lamps but is not limited tosealed reflectors.

Sealed-beam style reflector lamp assemblies used as vehicle headlightsor fog lights typically comprise several basic parts: a mountingbracket, a sealed-beam lamp (generally including a reflector sealed to alens with a bulb therein), and at least one adjuster. The mountingbracket is secured to the vehicle and the lamp is pivotably attachedthereto so as to allow the aim of the lamp to be adjusted using theadjuster. The mounting bracket and adjuster are typically separatelysupplied to the manufacturer of the lamp which assembles the componentstogether and provides a completed lamp assembly to the automobilemanufacturer.

Conventionally, adjusters are supplied by a subcontractor to the companyproducing the completed sealed-beam reflector lamp assembly, typicallythe manufacturer of the lamp. The manufacturer of the lamp attaches theadjuster components to the mounting bracket and to the reflector so asto create a completed lamp assembly. Because of the multiple stepsrequired to assemble the completed lamp assembly using conventionaladjusters, the adjusters are supplied to the lamp manufacturer in theircomponent parts which are installed to the lamp and the bracket. Onceassembly is completed, the lamp assembly is shipped to the automobilemanufacturer for installation to the vehicle. Thus, in order tofacilitate assembly of the complete lamp assembly, it is desirable toprovide a single pre-assembled bracket and adjuster sub-assembly to thecompany producing the completed lamp assembly.

Additionally, there are several drawbacks to conventional adjuster andbracket designs used in sealed-beam lamp assemblies. First, theinstallation of conventional adjusters requires multiple steps at thetime of installation to the mounting bracket and lamp including usingthe adjuster to pre-aim the reflector within the bracket so that littleto no adjustment is needed once the lamp assembly is installed into thevehicle. Second, the use of conventional adjusters requires the lampmanufacturer to separately stock the multiple parts required to completethe assembly and installation of the adjuster. Finally, the fin thatextends from the back side of the reflector to engage the adjuster oftenrequires a hole perpendicular to molding die draw and a thick wall whichboth adds tooling expense and may create difficulties in the molding ofoptically correct lamps.

Accordingly, a need exists for an adjuster and bracket assembly designthat is more efficiently assembled by the lamp manufacturer, eliminatespre-aiming of the reflector, reduces tooling expenses and moldingdifficulties, is provided to the final lamp manufacturer as a singlepiece, and is cost-effective. The present invention relates to acombination adjuster and bracket for automotive lamps and to solutionsto some of the problems raised or not solved by existing adjusters andbrackets. Of course, the present invention may be used in connectionwith fog lamps and regular headlamps and may also have application in amultitude of non-automotive lamp assemblies where similar performancecapabilities are required. The present invention may also be used oninternally movable reflector lamps (such as the one disclosed in U.S.Pat. No. 6,017,136, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein byreference) by including the bracket features disclosed herein inside thelamp housing and providing access to the adjuster through a coveredaccess port or protruding the aiming screw head through a sealed hole inthe housing. Additionally, the invention may be adapted to provide twoadjusters on a single bracket so as to allow adjustment in both verticaland horizontal directions.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides an adjuster and bracket assembly that iscost-effective, easily mated to a lamp, and is adaptable for use inconnection with various types of lamps. One embodiment of the inventionincludes a mounting bracket that is mountable to a vehicle. A lampincluding a reflector, bulb, and lens is pivotably attached to themounting bracket using posts molded into the reflector that snap-fitinto the mounting bracket. An adjuster is provided between the reflectorand the mounting bracket such that rotation of an aiming screw formingpart of the adjuster causes pivoting of the reflector. A number ofdifferent adjusters and methods for causing the pivoting may be used.The pivoting of the lamp adjusts the aim of the reflector. The bracketmay be oriented within the vehicle so as to allow manipulation of theadjuster and adjustment of the aim of the lamp from the rear of the lampassembly from the top, bottom, or side thereof.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a mounting bracket,lamp, and adjuster are also provided. In this embodiment, the adjusteris oriented so as to allow manipulation of the adjuster and aim of thelamp from the front (or lens side) of the lamp. If desired foraesthetics or aerodynamics, access to the adjuster may be providedthrough the lens and/or reflector of the lamp.

One possible application of the present invention is in automotive lampassemblies, in particular headlamps and fog lamps, but many otherapplications are possible and references to use in an automotiveheadlamp assembly should not be deemed to limit the uses of the presentinvention. While certain embodiments are discussed herein, they shouldnot be interpreted as being the only embodiments of the presentinvention and other embodiments, such as the use of two adjusters toallow dual-axis pivoting, may be created without departing from thepresent invention. These and other objects and advantages of the presentinvention will become apparent from the detailed description, claims,and accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a mounting bracket, lamp, andadjuster in accordance with one embodiment of the assembly;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 1, shownwithout the lamp;

FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. 2,showing the adjuster attached to the mounting bracket;

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the lamp of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the mounting bracket of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is detailed perspective view of the screw grommet portion of theadjuster shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6A is a detail perspective view of one alternative embodiment ofthe screw grommet portion of the adjuster;

FIG. 6B is a detail perspective view of the screw grommet of FIG. 6,shown mounted to a correspondingly-shaped rail;

FIG. 7 is a detailed perspective view of the aiming screw portion of theadjuster shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of a mounting bracket, lamp, andadjuster in accordance with another embodiment of the assembly;

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 8, shownwithout the lamp;

FIG. 10 is a detail perspective view of the assembly shown in FIG. 9,showing the adjuster attached to the mounting bracket

FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the lamp of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view of the mounting bracket of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a detailed perspective view of the screw grommet portion ofthe adjuster shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a detailed perspective view of the aiming screw portion ofthe adjuster shown in FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is a rear perspective view of a mounting bracket, lamp, andadjuster in accordance with another embodiment of the assembly;

FIG. 16 is a side elevation of the assembly of FIG. 15, shown withoutthe lamp;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view of the assembly of FIG. 15, shown without thelamp;

FIG. 18 is a front elevation of the assembly of FIG. 15, shown withoutthe lamp;

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of a mounting bracket, lamp, andadjuster in accordance with another embodiment of the assembly;

FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 19, shownwithout the lamp;

FIG. 21 is a front perspective view of a mounting bracket, lamp, andadjuster in accordance with another embodiment of the assembly; and

FIG. 22 is a front perspective view of the assembly of FIG. 21, shownwithout the lamp.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of an adjuster and bracket assembly(identified generally as 30) in accordance with one embodiment of thepresent invention, shown attached to a lamp 32. The adjuster and bracketassembly 30 includes a mounting bracket 34 that may be mounted to avehicle (not shown) using threaded mounting studs 36 (see, e.g., FIG. 8)or other means known in the industry. The lamp 32 (shown independentlyin FIG. 4) including a reflector 38, bulb 40 (rear of which shown), andlens 42 is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket 34 using posts 44molded into the reflector 38 that snap-fit into arms 46 extending fromthe mounting bracket 34. The lamp 32 is free to pivot about an axisbetween the posts 44. An adjuster (identified generally as 48) isprovided between the lamp 32 and the mounting bracket 34 such thatrotation of an aiming screw 50 (shown independently in FIG. 7) formingpart of the adjuster 48 causes pivoting of the lamp 32. The pivoting ofthe lamp 32 adjusts the aim of the lamp 32.

As shown in FIG. 1, and in more detail in FIGS. 2, 3, 6, and 7, theadjuster 48 includes a number of parts. The adjuster 48 includes anaiming screw 50 that has a threaded portion 52, a head 54, and at leastone positioning and securement ridge 56. The embodiment of the aimingscrew 50 shown in FIGS. 1–3, and 7 has two positioning and securementridges 56. The positioning and securement ridges 56 help journal theaiming screw 50 within the mounting bracket 34. As an alternative, thehead 54 can be used to help journal the aiming screw 50 in the mountingbracket 34 and other alternative designs that help journal the aimingscrew 50 within the mounting bracket 34 are possible without departingfrom the invention. The head 54 of the aiming screw 50 has adriver-receiving recess 58 that can be adapted to accommodate a varietyof drivers (a phillips-head driver-receiving recess 58 is shown). Thethreaded portion 52 of the aiming screw 50 is extended along at least aportion of the length of the aiming screw 50. The threaded portion 52 isthreaded into a screw boss 60 (shown in detail in FIG. 6) that has a tab61 engaged with a V-shaped slot 63 in a fin 62 extending from thereflector 38 of the lamp 32. Because the screw boss 60 is threaded tothe threaded portion 52 of the aiming screw 50, rotation of the aimingscrew 50 causes movement of the screw boss 60 along the axis of theaiming screw 50, corresponding movement of the reflector 38, andpivoting and aiming of the lamp 32. In order to allow for the change inangular orientation of the aiming screw 50 with respect to the lamp 32when aim adjustment occurs, the screw boss 60 is in pivotable engagementwith the fin 61 of the reflector 38 of the lamp 32.

The mounting bracket 34 (shown independently in FIG. 5) may be formed ina variety of shapes such that it is capable of acting as an effectiveplatform for mounting the lamp 32 and adjuster 48. In the embodimentshown in FIG. 1, the mounting bracket 34 has a generally square shapewith two arms 46 extending therefrom to engage the posts 44 of thereflector 38. Of course, other shapes could be used for the mountingbracket 34. In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 34 further includesa T-shaped rail 64 on which the screw boss 60 rides to, along with thejournaling provided by the positioning and securement ridges 56,maintain the positioning of the aiming screw 50. Alternatively, as shownin FIG. 6B, the mounting bracket 34 can include an L-shaped rail 65. Themounting bracket 34 further includes an adjuster bracket 68, whichpositions the adjuster 48 within the mounting bracket 34.

As shown in detail in FIGS. 3 and 6, the screw boss 60 has a T-shapedslide 66 in which the T-shaped rail 64 of the mounting bracket 34 isengaged. Of course, other configurations could be used for the screwboss 60, T-shaped slide 66, and T-shaped rail 64 without departing fromthe invention. One alternative configuration is the L-shaped rail 65 andL-shaped slide 67 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B.

The adjuster and bracket assembly 30 may be oriented within the vehicleso as to allow manipulation of the adjuster 48 and adjustment of the aimof the lamp 32 from the rear of the adjuster and bracket assembly 30from the top, bottom, or side thereof. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1reflects an orientation of the adjuster and bracket assembly 30 suchthat the aim of the lamp 32 may be accomplished from the top thereof.

In assembling the adjuster and bracket assembly 30 reflected in FIGS.1–7, the positioning and securement ridge 56 of the aiming screw 50 isfirst fit into a slot 74 the adjuster bracket 68 portion of the mountingbracket 34 that allows the aiming screw 50 to rotate put prevents axialmovement. The screw boss 60 then slides over a guide rail, such as theT-shaped rail 64 or the L-shaped rail 65, until it reaches the threadedportion 52 of the aiming screw 50. The aiming screw 50 is then rotateduntil the screw boss 60 is engaged thereon and positioned for mating tothe reflector 38 such that the lamp 32 will be properly aimed whenassembled. If an L-shaped slide 67 is used in the screw boss 60 and anL-shaped rail 65 is provided on the mounting bracket 34, the screw boss60 can first be threaded to the aiming screw 50 before connection to themounting bracket 34. In this assembly sequence, the assembled aimingscrew 50 and screw boss 60 combination are then installed to themounting bracket 34 prior to attaching the lamp 32. The completedadjuster and bracket assembly 30 is then ready for the attachment of thereflector 38. The installer of the reflector 38 snap-fits the posts 44extending from the reflector 38 into the arms 46 extending from themounting bracket 34, thereby simultaneously mating the U-shaped slot 63in the fin 62 extending from the reflector 38 with the tab 61 extendingfrom the screw boss 60. Once the reflector 38 is installed, both theaiming screw 50 and the screw boss 60 are fully captioned within themounting bracket 34. The lamp assembly is then complete, pre-aimed, andready to be installed to a vehicle.

Another embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 8–14. Thisembodiment has a configuration somewhat similar to that of theembodiment shown in FIGS. 1–7 and the primary differences between theembodiments are described below. Of course, features used in eachembodiment could be configured to be used in connection with the otherembodiment. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in this embodiment, the mountingbracket 34 also includes an adjuster bracket 68 used to position theadjuster 48. However, in this embodiment, the screw boss 60 does notinclude a T-shaped slide 66 or an L-shaped slide 67 (see FIGS. 10 and13) and the mounting bracket 34 does not include a T-shaped rail 64 oran L-shaped rail 65 (see FIGS. 8 and 10). Rather, as best seen in FIGS.9 and 10, in this embodiment, the aiming screw 50 is journaled on bothends within the adjuster bracket 68. The head 54 of the aiming screw 50and a positioning and securement ridge 56 in combination journal thehead 54 of the aiming screw 50 within the adjuster bracket 68 of themounting bracket 34 and the end 72 of the aiming screw 50 is journaledin a slot or hole 74 in the adjuster bracket 68. As best seen in FIGS.8, 9, 11, and 13, rather than using the tab 61 from the previouslydescribed embodiment, the screw boss 60 used in this embodiment includesengagement channels 76 with which a U-shaped slot 70 in the fin 62 isengaged. This embodiment is operated in the same fashion as thepreviously described embodiment in that because the screw boss 60 isthreaded to the threaded portion 52 of the aiming screw 50, rotation ofthe aiming screw 50 causes movement of the screw boss 60 along the axisof the aiming screw 50, corresponding movement of the reflector 38, andpivoting and aiming of the lamp 32. In order to allow for the change inangular orientation of the aiming screw 50 with respect to the reflector38 when aim adjustment occurs, the screw boss 60 is in pivotableengagement with the fin 62 of the reflector 38 of the lamp 32.

In assembling the embodiment of the adjuster and bracket assembly 30reflected in FIGS. 8–14, the aiming screw 50 is rotated until the screwboss 60 is threaded thereon and positioned for mating to the reflector38 after the adjuster 48 has been attached to the mounting bracket 34.The aiming screw 50 is then snap-fit into the adjuster bracket 68portion of the mounting bracket 34 such that the end 72 of the aimingscrew 50 is positioned in the slot 74 in the adjuster bracket and thehead 54 and the positioning and securement ridge 56 journal the aimingscrew 50 in the adjuster bracket 68. The completed adjuster and bracketassembly 30 is then ready for the attachment of the reflector 38. Theinstaller of the reflector 38 snap-fits the posts 44 extending from thereflector 38 into the arms 46 extending from the mounting bracket 34,thereby simultaneously mating the U-shaped slot 70 in the fin 62extending from the reflector 38 with the engagement channels 76 of thescrew boss 60. The lamp assembly is then complete and ready to beinstalled to a vehicle.

In another embodiment of the invention, shown in FIGS. 15–18, a mountingbracket 34, lamp 32, and adjuster 48 are also provided. In thisembodiment, the adjuster 48 is oriented so as to allow manipulation ofthe adjuster 48 and aim of the lamp 32 from the front (or lens 42 side)of the lamp 32 or from the rear using the drive 75 at the opposite endof the aiming screw 50. In this embodiment, the adjuster and bracketassembly 30 includes a mounting bracket 34 that may be mounted to avehicle using threaded mounting studs 36 or other means known in theindustry. The lamp 32 including reflector 38, bulb 40, and lens 42, ispivotably attached to the mounting bracket 34 using posts 44 molded intothe reflector 38 that snap-fit into arms 46 extending from the mountingbracket 34. As in the previously described embodiments, an adjuster 48is provided between the mounting bracket 34 and the reflector 38.However, in this embodiment, the head 54 of the adjuster 48 is journaledby the reflector 38 of the lamp 32 and the screw boss 60 is pivotablysecured to the mounting bracket 34. As shown in FIG. 15, the head 54 ofthe adjuster 48 is snap-fit into a head-retaining brace 78 in thereflector 38. Alternatively, the head 54 of the adjuster 48 may besecured to the reflector 38 or the lens 42 as described below withrespect to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 19–22. The screw boss 60 hasmounting tabs 80 that are snap-fit into a mount 82 extending from themounting bracket 34 so as to allow the screw boss 60 to pivot within themount 82. The aiming screw 50 of the adjuster 48 is threaded into thescrew boss 60 such that rotation of the aiming screw 50 causes movementof the screw boss 60 along the axis of the aiming screw 50. As the screwboss 60 is retained in the mounting bracket 34, such axial movementcauses pivoting of the reflector 38 and adjustment of the aim of thelamp 32. In order to allow for the change in angular orientation of theaiming screw 50 with respect to the mounting bracket 34 when aimadjustment occurs, the screw boss 60 is pivotable with respect to themounting bracket 34.

In assembling the embodiment of the adjuster and bracket assembly 30reflected in FIGS. 15–18, the aiming screw 50 is rotated until the screwboss 60 is threaded thereon and positioned for mating to the mountingbracket 34. The mounting tabs 80 of the screw boss 60 are then snap-fitinto the mount 82 extending from the mounting bracket. The completedadjuster and bracket assembly 30 is then ready for the attachment of thelamp 32. The installer of the lamp 32 snap-fits the posts 44 extendingfrom the reflector 38 into the arms 46 extending from the mountingbracket 34, and then the head 54 of the adjuster 48 is snap-fit into ahead-retaining brace 78 in the reflector 38 of the lamp 32. (If the head54 of the adjuster 48 is secured to the reflector 38 or the lens 42 asdescribed below with respect to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 19–22,the connection between the head 54 and the reflector 38 or lens 42 ismade simultaneously with the mating of the reflector 38 to the mountingbracket 34.) The lamp assembly is then complete and ready to beinstalled to a vehicle.

In additional embodiments of the invention, shown in FIGS. 19–22, amounting bracket 34, lamp 32, and adjuster 48 are also provided. In thisembodiment, the adjuster 48 is oriented so as to allow manipulation ofthe adjuster 48 and aim of the lamp 32 from the front (or lens 42 side)of the lamp 32. In this embodiment, the adjuster and bracket assembly 30includes a mounting bracket 34 that may be mounted to a vehicle usingthreaded mounting studs 36 (not shown, see FIG. 8) or other means knownin the industry. The lamp 32 including reflector 38, bulb 40 (notshown), and lens 42, is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket 34using posts 44 molded into the reflector 38 that snap-fit into arms 46extending from the mounting bracket 34. As in the previously describedembodiments, an adjuster 48 is provided between the mounting bracket 34and the lamp 32. In this embodiment, as in the embodiment shown in FIGS.15–18, the head 54 of the adjuster 48 is journaled by the reflector 38(FIGS. 19 and 20) or the lens 42 (FIGS. 21 and 22) of the lamp 32. Thisjournaling is accomplished using a pivot cap 86 placed over the head 54of the aiming screw 50 that snap-fits into the head-retaining brace 78that extends from the reflector 38 (FIG. 19) or snap-fits into thebackside of the lens 42 (FIG. 21). However, in this embodiment, ratherthan using a screw boss 60, an internally threaded arm 84 that extendsfrom the mounting bracket 34 is provided. The threaded portion 52 of theaiming screw 50 is threaded into the arm 84 forming internal threadstherein (or the arm 84 may be pre-threaded) such that rotation of theaiming screw 50 causes axial movement of the aiming screw 50 withrespect to the internally threaded arm 84. As the head 54 of the aimingscrew 50 is retained in the reflector 38 or lens 42, such axial movementcauses pivoting and adjustment of the lamp 32. In order to allow for thechange in angular orientation of the aiming screw 50 with respect to themounting bracket 34 when aim adjustment occurs, the arm 84 extends fromthe mounting bracket 34 using one or more flexible struts 88.

In assembling the embodiment of the adjuster and bracket assembly 30reflected in FIGS. 19–22, the aiming screw 50 is threaded into theinternally threaded arm 84 extending from the mounting bracket until thehead 54 of the adjuster 48 is positioned for mating to the frame 38 orlens 42 of the lamp 32. The completed adjuster and bracket assembly 30is then ready for the attachment of the lamp 32. The installer of thelamp 32 snap-fits the posts 44 extending from the reflector 38 into thearms 46 extending from the mounting bracket 34, simultaneouslysnap-fitting the pivot cap 86 over the head 54 of the aiming screw 50into the head-retaining brace 78 or into the backside of the lens 42.The lamp assembly is then complete and ready to be installed to avehicle.

The adjuster and bracket of the present invention may have otherapplications aside from use in an automotive lamp assemblies and theinvention may be implemented in a variety of configurations, usingcertain features or aspects of the several embodiments described hereinand others known in the art. Thus, although the invention has beenherein shown and described in what is perceived to be the most practicaland preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention isnot intended to be limited to the specific features and embodiments setforth above. Rather, it is recognized that modifications may be made byone of skill in the art of the invention without departing from thespirit or intent of the invention and, therefore, the invention is to betaken as including all reasonable equivalents to the subject matter ofthe claims.

1. A lamp assembly comprising: a mounting bracket, including armsextending therefrom, the arms dimensioned to pivotally receive a lamp,the lamp including a lens and a reflector pivotally engaged to the armsof the mounting bracket; and an adjuster connecting between the mountingbracket and the lamp such that rotation of an aiming screw forming partof the adjuster causes pivoting of the lamp within the arms of themounting bracket, the aiming screw rotatably connected to the lamp, andwherein the adjuster is snap-fitted into the lamp.
 2. A lamp assemblycomprising: a mounting bracket, including arms extending therefrom, thearms dimensioned to pivotally receive a lamp, the lamp including a lensand a reflector pivotally engaged to the arms of the mounting bracket;and an adjuster connecting between the mounting bracket and the lampsuch that rotation of an aiming screw forming part of the adjustercauses pivoting of the lamp within the arms of the mounting bracket, theaiming screw rotatably connected to the lamp, wherein the aiming screwhas a threaded portion, a head with a driver-receiving recess, and atleast one positioning and securement ridge.
 3. A lamp assemblycomprising: a mounting bracket, including arms extending therefrom, thearms dimensioned to pivotally receive a lamp, the lamp including a lensand a reflector pivotally engaged to the arms of the mounting bracket;an adjuster connecting between the mounting bracket and the lamp suchthat rotation of an aiming screw forming part of the adjuster causespivoting of the lamp within the arms of the mounting bracket, the aimingscrew rotatably connected to the lamp, and-a pivot cap on the aimingscrew.
 4. The lamp assembly of claim 3 wherein the pivot cap on theaiming screw is snap-fitted into the lamp.
 5. A lamp assemblycomprising: a mounting bracket, including arms extending therefrom, thearms dimensioned to pivotally receive a lamp, the lamp including a lensand a reflector pivotally engaged to the arms of the mounting bracket;and an adjuster connecting between the mounting bracket and the lampsuch that rotation of an aiming screw forming part of the adjustercauses pivoting of the lamp within the arms of the mounting bracket, theaiming screw rotatably connected to the lamp; wherein the mountingbracket has a flexible arm into which the aiming screw is threaded suchthat rotation of the aiming screw causes axial movement of the aimingscrew with respect to the flexible arm.
 6. The lamp assembly of claim 5wherein the flexible arm extends from the mounting bracket in at leastone flexible strut.
 7. A lamp assembly comprising: a mounting brackethaving first and second arms extending therefrom in which a lamp havinga reflector and a lens is pivotally disposed therebetween; an adjusterconnecting the mounting bracket and the lamp through an aiming screwforming part of the adjuster, the aiming screw rotatably connected tothe lamp and rotatably connected to a third arm extending from themounting bracket, the third arm including at least one flexible strut;and wherein rotation of the aiming screw within the adjuster causespivoting of the lamp within the first and second arms of the mountingbracket.
 8. The lamp assembly of claim 7 wherein the aiming screwrotatably connects to the reflector of the lamp.
 9. The lamp assembly ofclaim 7 wherein the aiming screw rotatably connects to the lens of thelamp.